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The metaverse and virtual reality have been accepted by various religious organizations in the United States. This allows them to hold masses, services, and even baptisms while their flock is unable to leave their homes. Attending churches and religious institutions was one of the most difficult problems for the faithful throughout the pandemic. Due to the high number of people that attended in close proximity, the gatherings were a nightmare for Covid-19 administrators. Those who possessed faith knew that they would find a way to keep up their religious practices. Garret Bernal is a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Metaverse church: Better than reality
Bernal had doubts as he strapped on a VR headset and experienced worship in the metaverse. The experience was much better than if it were live and in color. Bernal felt like he was floating in a 3D wonderland, without leaving his home in Richmond, Virginia. Bernal had the sensation of floating in a 3D fantasy without ever leaving his Richmond, Virginia house. The metaverse church is superior to reality. Bernal claimed that he was surrounded by rocky outcroppings and rivers. A shepherd avatar led him through computer-generated images of biblical scriptures that appeared to be real. Bernal stated that he was surrounded by rugged rocks and rivers. He was guided through computer-generated pictures of biblical scriptures that appeared quite real by a shepherd avatar.
Bernal said: “I could not have had such an immersive church experience sitting in my pew. I was able to see the scriptures in a new way.”
Soto, a former high school teacher, and pastor of a physical church planned the VR church service. Soto is no stranger to the use of the metaverse in religious settings. He has been enamored with virtual reality since discovering the social VR app AltspaceVR. He claims that during the first year, attendance was minimal, but over time his congregation grew to roughly 200 members. Soto then went on to ordain more ministers from the comfort of his Virginia home. He also used virtual reality to baptize believers.